To be taken for what it is - ramblings of a weirdo. A weirdo with a heart of gold, and good intentions.
Look for Inspiration Outside of Your Medium
One of the biggest mistakes I see is people only gathering inspiration from art made out of their own medium. Admiring your fellow -insert artist type here- is fine of course, but make sure to mix in a slew of other sources as well. This will help keep your art unique and fresh and help you steer away from trends.
My personal inspiration tends to come from digital and oil painters, fashion photographers, movies and my favorite: people watching. :stare:
Don't Blame Your Equipment, or Lack there
Hi there! Welcome to the contest, "Step into the dark" | Time/Duration of Contest: until September 01, 2014.
Introduction:"Step into the Dark" came to me(Hehayo (https://www.deviantart.com/hehayo)) with that artwork that I saw. I love the tense yet unusually inviting atmosphere.
It was so raw yet so delicious!
Description:
In this contest the judges will analyze your entry by the following:
*Creativity & Originality & Vision ... you must do something innovative, something un-ordinary. Not typical. Be bold, have fun... sky is the limit.
*Technique & Impact ... your piece should blend appropriately with its background. For example, your model should not terrib